Studies in literature . or has it a deeperjustification? Paragraph 15. What is the purpose of this paragraph? Paragraph 17. Explain the transitional nature of thisparagraph and the admirable way in which it is managed. Paragraph 18. How is this an unusually fine exampleof the effective use of quotations ? Notice how each sen-tence seems to grow out of the preceding one. This coher-ence is due partly to the use of connecting words and partlyto skillful formation of the sentences. Illustrate. Compareother paragraphs. Paragraph 23. What is the function of this paragraph ? Paragraph 28. Note the m
Studies in literature . or has it a deeperjustification? Paragraph 15. What is the purpose of this paragraph? Paragraph 17. Explain the transitional nature of thisparagraph and the admirable way in which it is managed. Paragraph 18. How is this an unusually fine exampleof the effective use of quotations ? Notice how each sen-tence seems to grow out of the preceding one. This coher-ence is due partly to the use of connecting words and partlyto skillful formation of the sentences. Illustrate. Compareother paragraphs. Paragraph 23. What is the function of this paragraph ? Paragraph 28. Note the method by which this para-graph is developed : (1) the topic stated ; (2) repetition witha more specific aspect, a negative aspect, and a positive as-pect ; (3) details; (4) an emotional aspect impressed by avariety of imagery; (5) a summary expressing the result. Analyze other paragraphs; , 8, 9, 12, 21, 29. Inanalyzing paragraphs, use the following scheme: 1. The topic sentence. 2. Methods of development. 3. Abraham Lincoln. From the statue by Augustus Saint-Giiudens. THE PUBLIC ADDRESS 131 4. Coherence. 5. Emphasis. 6. Most important characteristics. Paragraph 31. This strikingly figurative passage servesto give variety to the style and to pick up the attention,which, in a large audience, is apt to relax during the moreabstract and thoughtful parts of the address. Paragraph 32. Explain how admirably the details arechosen to bring out the contrast with the French Revolution. Paragraph 40. Explain the Biblical suggestion and notehow it dignifies the thought of the paragraph. Paragraph 44. Explain how this paragraph fulfills thepurpose of a peroration. Topics for Essays and Reports 1. Websters Personal Characteristics. 2. Websters Education. 3. The Story of the Dartmouth College Case. 4. The Scene during the First Bunker Hill Address as explainedby an Eyewitness. 5. Description of the Battle of Bunker Hill by a Survivor. 6. The Part of General Lafayette in the Americ
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